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The program wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories.
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Chileans weigh a new constitution
by Scott Simon
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chilean journalist Francisca Skoknic about the upcoming vote to approve or reject a new constitution for the South American country.
Outbreak Voices: A South Korean Student On Hunkering Down In New Haven
Yale University sophomore Jenny Lee decided to stay on campus during the coronavirus outbreak and not return to her family in South Korea. She shares her experience.
Coronavirus Hits Hard In The Crescent City
by Tegan Wendland
In New Orleans, Bourbon Street is empty, shops on Magazine Street are closed and masses are canceled at Saint Louis Cathedral as confirmed cases of COVID-19 rise.
Week In Politics: Primaries During The Coronavirus Crisis
by Ron Elving
We talk about the White House's handling of the coronavirus crisis and the timeline for the now-delayed democratic primaries in several states.
Coronavirus Quashes Iran's New Year Celebrations
by Scott Simon
Norooz, which means "new day," is meant to be a holiday of hope and celebration. But Iran has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Foreign policy analyst Ali Ahmadi, political analyst explains.
Outbreak Voices: A Virginia Teacher On Working At A Distance
Kyanna Stallworth, a 5th-grade teacher in Fairfax, Va., shares how the outbreak has upended her plans for the year and what she's doing to help students remotely.
'Silent Spreaders' Speed Coronavirus Transmission
by Geoff Brumfiel
A growing body of evidence shows that people without any major signs of illness can spread the coronavirus.
Don't Make Them Feel Like A Charity Project: Talking To The Elderly About Coronavirus
by Scott Simon
Aging expert Melissa Batchelor gives advice for speaking to the elderly about coronavirus.
A D.C. Distillery Switches From Rum To Hand Sanitizer
by Samantha Balaban
Cotton & Reed is one of many distilleries using their alcohol to make hand sanitizer to help ease serious shortages during the coronavirus outbreak.
New York Locks Down As Coronavirus Cases Rise
by Scott Simon
Governors in California, Illinois and several other states have also asked residents to stay at home. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang give us the latest from New York.